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1099 Form To Lawyer

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July 3, 2022
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So i applied for unemployment in 2020 as an independent contractor because i mowed lawns around my neighborhood for cash. I was 16 at the time and was looking for a job. Needless to say Unemployment is asking for all of their money back so i had to get a Lawyer to fight for my unemployment benefits. Do i have to issue that lawyer a 1099. They said i don’t but i want to make sure. I paid the lawyer a total of 300$ but i’m supposed to be giving them another 300$ equaling 600$ and want to make sure i don’t have to send a 1099. Also the lawyer is self employed

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AnthonyD2004Author

Also i am not self employed anymore, I am just fighting for what i had gotten.

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Mike9241

since this appears to be personal - you're fighting for the UC you got, no 1099 is needed. the fees paid, based on that conclusion, are personal and therefore not deductible.

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AnthonyD2004Author

Would that apply even since the case was me proving my self employment. I just want to make sure i don’t have to send one. i’m super stressed out about it. I read the penalties for not sending one are significant.